We become united when we see one person, or many people, suffering. In that unity, we seek God and we find hope.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
A few nights … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/hope-in-the-midst-tragedy/
Fear and violence can end the chapter, but they will never end the story. The cross reminds us that God always wins.
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I begin each Sunday morning by compiling a list of the church’s prayer concerns. There is a note on my checklist to make sure I haven’t forgotten to add som… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lift-high-the-cross/
My faith has its ups and downs like that of everyone. There are ups and downs, doubt and wonder.
Amen.
Amen is a Hebrew word meaning "right on," or "so be it." It is a biblical way of saying "this is true." Jesus frequently says, "Amen I say to you," which gets transl… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-19th/
Get down on your knees before Our Lord who loves without caution, without measure, without concern for your past.
Our Lord
When we recite the creed and say "Jesus Christ, God's only Son our Lord," it comes out of our mouths easily. But we might give pause… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-5th/
Sometimes the Holy Spirit guides us to just the right resource to really make a spiritual connection.
In children’s Sunday School this month, we have been talking about The Lord’s Prayer and bringing it to life as we study each phrase through crafts, play, music, story, and p… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/the-crayon-kingdom/
A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
Today's Advent Devotional, on Romans 16:25-27, is written by Liz Williams.
Liz is a longtime member of NorthPark Presbyterian and has served the church in numerous capaciti… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/1220-advent-devotional/
A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
Today's Advent Devotional, on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, is written by Carol Blackwood.
Carol is NorthPark's Director of Children's Music and longtime member of the chu… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/1214-advent-devotional/
